TRANSFORMING DISTRESSED PROPERTIES
February 15, 2018

FEBRUARY 2018 WEBINAR

Marty Barnhart, Executive Director of Omaha Municipal LandBank presented during the 2018 February HomeNE Webinar. He discussed what a Land Bank does and what kinds of properties they target. Barnhart also presented on both the short-term and long-term impact measures including: property-tracking system implemented, inspiring change in neighborhoods and families, decrease in vacant lots, and increase in real estate development. An end-use partnership strategy was also shared; demonstrating how LandBank tackles projects, assistance within city redevelopment areas, and how they work with partners in their focus areas.


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